Dianthus grat. 'Badenia' - P9

Description
The Cheddar pink 'Badenia' (Dianthus gratianopolitanus) is a carpet-like, winter-green perennial that produces dark red, wheel-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance from May to June. Its lanceolate leaves are grey-green. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 15 cm and is approx. 25 cm wide. The Cheddar pink 'Badenia' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Dianthus caesius.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in containers * wintergreen

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Cheddar pink 'Badenia' are grey-green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Cheddar pink 'Badenia' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Carpet-like.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Cheddar pink 'Badenia' sets beautiful accents together with: Sunflower, Cute bellflower, Evergreen bow flower.

Tasks
Cut back: August.

Care
Withered and yellow leaves must be plucked out regularly and old branches cut out. This encourages the growth of new flowers.

Flower
Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Badenia' forms wheel-shaped, dark red flowers from May. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Tubs, cutting, bee pasture, balcony/patio